Shanghai’s first underground music park to open in Changning this May
2026/04/02
Shanghai’s first underground music park, covering about 4,000 square meters, is expected to fully open in May, injecting a distinctive cultural element into Changning District’s nighttime economy.
The underground music park is located at Haisu Cultural Plaza, which has been recognized as a “Shanghai global new product launch landmark” and one of the city’s “great places at yout doorstep.”
Yuyintang Music Town, currently in its trial operation phase, features two performance venues with capacities of 350 and 150 people respectively. Blending music, art, and bazaars, the space recreates the vibrant atmosphere of the original Yuyintang, the originator of Shanghai’s LiveHouse, while providing a platform for emerging local bands.
The music ecosystem has been further enriched by a host of flagship tenants. Beijing’s legendary electronic music club “ZhaoDai” has opened its first Shanghai location, “REACTOR,” offering authentic Techno parties. The venue connects above-ground and underground spaces and features a free vinyl record lending library showcasing hundreds of treasured records. Other live-performance venues such as Specters and Wigwam have also joined the park, gradually forming a nighttime consumption hub centered on music performances and party events.
“Differentiation and inclusiveness are the defining characteristics of this underground music park,” said the plaza’s operations manager. “Unlike traditional nighttime consumption areas that aim for comprehensiveness, this place is centered on music and embraces a wide range of genres.”
In addition, the management team is introducing a theater troupe and pairing it with craft beer, cocktails, and fast-casual dining options from a central open kitchen. This setup creates a one-stop nighttime consumption experience combining theater, live music, and dining, making music not just a standalone experience but a diverse source of lifestyle enjoyment.
The park is more than a consumption destination — it also serves as an incubation platform for the music industry. Yuyintang’s public creative space is open to young people with musical aspirations free of charge, turning the underground venue into an incubator for original music. This “consumption plus incubation” model not only enriches the nighttime economy but also helps the music park become a cultural landmark with warmth and character.